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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,151.50, 52,734.54 and 14,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,151.50, 52,734.54 and 14,375 is: 21,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,151.50 : 52,734.54 = 14,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,151.50/52,734.54 = 14,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,151.50x = 52,734.54 × 14,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,151.50x = 758,059,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,059,012.50/35,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.48

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